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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
" I wanted to say it right now" Stevie Wonder responds to longtime rumour about his blindness
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) American-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder has responded to a longtime rumour that he is not blind during a show in Cardiff, Wales, for his Love, Light and Song U.K. tour, reported E! News. "I must say to all of you, something that I was thinking, 'When did I want to let the world know this?' But I wanted to say it right now," said Stevie during the concert, as captured in a fan's Instagram video. "You know, there have been rumours about me seeing and all that? But seriously, you know the truth." "Truth is, shortly after my birth, I became blind," Stevie added, "Now, that was a blessing because it's allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth, of sight. See people in the spirit of them, not how they look. Not what color they are, but what color is their spirit?," reported E! News. However, it is not the first time he has spoken about his blindness. He said that he was able to remain positive after becoming blind as a child, even when his mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, was struggling with the revelation, reported E! News. "Mama, you shouldn't cry" "I was born. Shortly after that, I'm blind," Stevie shared in an episode of 2024's The Wonder of Stevie audiobook series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like "밤새 나던 종아리 쥐가 사라졌어요!'', 막힌 혈관 찌꺼기 싹~ 청소한 '이것'' 대박이네!! 카이스트 건강비결 더 알아보기 Undo "My mother went through different things, and so my experience with that was deep," as per the outlet. He recalled how his mother used to cry "every night" after he was first diagnosed with the disability. He shared that he told his mom, "Mama, you shouldn't cry, you're making my head hurt." "And I said, 'Maybe God has something for me that's bigger than all this,'" Stevie added. "History proved that true," reported E! News.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Stevie Wonder responds to longtime rumour about his blindness
Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): American-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder has responded to a longtime rumour that he is not blind during a show in Cardiff, Wales, for his Love, Light and Song U.K. tour, reported E! News. "I must say to all of you, something that I was thinking, 'When did I want to let the world know this?' But I wanted to say it right now," said Stevie during the concert, as captured in a fan's Instagram video. "You know, there have been rumours about me seeing and all that? But seriously, you know the truth." "Truth is, shortly after my birth, I became blind," Stevie added, "Now, that was a blessing because it's allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth, of sight. See people in the spirit of them, not how they look. Not what color they are, but what color is their spirit?," reported E! News. However, it is not the first time he has spoken about his blindness. He said that he was able to remain positive after becoming blind as a child, even when his mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, was struggling with the revelation, reported E! News. "I was born. Shortly after that, I'm blind," Stevie shared in an episode of 2024's The Wonder of Stevie audiobook series. "My mother went through different things, and so my experience with that was deep," as per the outlet. He recalled how his mother used to cry "every night" after he was first diagnosed with the disability. He shared that he told his mom, "Mama, you shouldn't cry, you're making my head hurt." "And I said, 'Maybe God has something for me that's bigger than all this,'" Stevie added. "History proved that true," reported E! News.(ANI)
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder stage times at Blackweir Live
Stevie Wonder stage times at Blackweir Live Music icon Stevie Wonder is bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital on Wednesday, July 9. Here's what songs to expect The US singer has notched up 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number ones and has sold over 100 million records worldwide over the years (Image: 2024 Getty Images ) For the fourth and final gig of Blackweir Live, which has caused mixed opinions across Cardiff - you can read why people love it here and the cons of the gigs series here, music icon Stevie Wonder is bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital on Wednesday, July 9. This is one of the few outdoor venue stops on the five-date 2025 UK tour, and anticipation is high for his Welsh gig, as the star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. An American-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician, Stevie is one of popular music's most celebrated and prominent figures. He has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 Number One singles, and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units to date. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. With high expectations, fans will want to ensure they do not miss anything important during the three-plus-hour show. As a result, we've got the inside scoop on when the support acts will play and what Stevie's setlist will likely look like. What are the stage times for Stevie Wonder? Gates will open at 5pm for the gig, which is expected to end at 10.30pm. Corinne Bailey Rae - 6pm to 9pm Stevie Wonder - 7.30pm to 10pm What is Stevie Wonder's set list for Blackweir Live? US musician Stevie Wonder performing on stage (Image: AFP or licensors ) Stevie has been performing some live dates this summer already, the last being at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. While we can't say 100% that these are the songs he'll sing when he's playing the Welsjr, they give us a good idea. We are expecting Stevie's amazing set to look something like this: Love's in Need of Love Today As If You Read My Mind Master Blaster (Jammin') Higher Ground You Are My Sunshine Everybody Is A Star Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing My Cherie Amour Overjoyed Stranger on the Shore of Love Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Contusion If You Really Love Me Lately Golden Lady I Can Only Be Me Living for the City Sir Duke I Wish Isn't She Lovely Ebony and Ivory Do I Do I Just Called to Say I Love You Supersition Multi-award-winning Corinne Bailey Rae, who released her most recent album, Black Rainbows, in 2023, is the main support act. She will take to the stage at 6 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. The British singer and songwriter is best known for her 2006 single "Put Your Records On", and you do not want to miss what's likely to be a fantastic set. At her most recent show at Lytham St Annes, England, this is what her setlist looked like: Been to the Moon Closer Breathless Is This Love (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover) Till It Happens to You The Blackest Lily (with guitar solo) He Will Follow You With His Eyes New York Transit Queen Earthlings Put Your Records On (extended) Like a Star Ticket advice for entering Blackweir Live All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry, so your phone is your ticket. You must download your tickets before heading to the festival site. Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the venue's connectivity. 1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone. 2. Find your order in My Events. 3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won't get you in. iPhone users cannot save their tickets to their digital wallet at this time. Android users are welcome to save to their digital wallet. Can you still get tickets for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here. Article continues below
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No hands, no limits: When resilience, determination give birth to an artist
Chandigarh: "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision," said Stevie Wonder, an American-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician. In the same spirit, the absence of hands doesn't mean the absence of creativity or the power to paint. Defying all odds and expectations, Rehnuma Rani , an artist with only one hand — partially functional, has transformed resilience into remarkable art. Using only her feet, she created a stunning masterpiece that now proudly hangs at the 58th Annual Art Exhibition being organised by Government College of Arts, Sector 10, till April 15. Her work stands as a powerful symbol of determination and artistic brilliance, earning admiration from visitors and fellow artists alike. 'ART IS MY LIFE' "Art is my life — I can't imagine doing anything without it," says Rehnuma, a first-year MFA student, her eyes lighting up as she speaks about her latest creation, ' Mysterious Mushroom Valley '. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Rendered in oil on canvas, the painting is a surreal, almost haunting landscape inspired by an ordinary moment on campus. "One day, I spotted mushrooms growing near the college grounds. To me, they looked like tiny umbrellas — strange, hidden worlds underneath them. That's where the idea came from," she shares. An avid fan of horror films, Rehnuma infused her love for the eerie into the canvas. "I imagined what it would look like if those mushrooms weren't just plants — but portals to something more mysterious," she adds. The painting took a week to complete, though not without its challenges. Due to physical limitations, Rehnuma finds it difficult to sit for long hours. "In one sitting, I can paint for three to four hours max. Beyond that, it gets too painful," she says — yet her passion keeps her going. Her love for art traces back to a childhood moment of triumph. "I made my first painting in class 5 — it was a rose, for a school competition. I won a prize for it, and that was the spark. I knew I wanted to keep creating." Another painting titled 'Kumbh Shana' made by Arjun Kamboj, who is hearing and speech impaired, and is a student of BFA 4th year from graphics department, captured the eyes of the visitors. 'OVER 3,000 ARTWORKS DISPLAYED' While talking to TOI, Prof Anand Shende said: "We don't categorise students based on their disabilities — it's their work that speaks for them." They undergo four years of comprehensive education just like any other student, he said. Speaking about the annual exhibition, he shared that the event showcases artworks from students across all departments. "This year, we've displayed over 3,000 artworks created by around 350 students," he added. GRACE IN MOTION Artist Prerna Puri's latest work, titled 'Shivaya Sangama', is a striking visual symphony of devotion, balance, and mysticism — rendered through the intricate medium of etching on zinc plate. Taking nearly a month to complete, Shivaya Sangama offers a rare and graceful portrayal of Gauri Tandav — a softer counterpart to the fierce Rudra Tandav usually seen in depictions of divine dance. In the foreground, Mata Gauri and Mahadev are shown dancing in perfect harmony, while the background reveals the Ardhanarishvara — the symbolic union of masculine and feminine energies. One particularly captivating detail lies in the eyes of the Ardhanarishvara figure: "The eye on the Shiva side is brown, while the eye on the Gauri side is blue," Prerna points out. "This represents the belief that a person's emotions — especially love and attraction — can be read through their eyes." DISTORTION IN PORTRAITURE Ekamjot, a BFA fourth-year student from the printmaking department, presents a thought-provoking work in the medium of woodcut. He explains that printmaking is all about creating multiple impressions from a single surface — whether it's wood, metal, or stone. In this particular piece, he has chosen wood and used the technique of stippling, which involves the delicate and time-consuming process of creating intricate textures through countless tiny dots. This is a departure from the traditional bold cuts associated with woodcut prints. The concept revolves around distortion in portraiture — from a distance, the portrait appears to have unusually large, wide eyes, playing with perception and visual interpretation. 'HUNGER FOR GREED' Ajay, a first-year MFA student, uses acrylics to paint a hard-hitting narrative titled 'Hunger for Greed'. The artwork delivers a powerful commentary on human exploitation of nature. The hawks soaring above symbolise greedy contractors who auction off forests for short-term profit. These hawks, clad in human attire, represent powerful profiteers suffocating nature to build concrete empire. They tear the forest apart devouring it piece by piece, a chaos depicted through threads unravelling from the canvas, symbolising the forest's disintegration, states the didactic panel.
